Viking Magazine - January 2018 - 34

Sons of Norway chose the Twin
Cities for multiple reasons. The area is
home to Sons of Norway International
Headquarters and has deep Nordic
roots. More than 800,000 Minnesotans
have Norwegian ancestry, according
to the Minnesota State Demographic
Center. In the mid-1800s, Minnesota
was a major destination for Norwegian
immigrants, who were drawn to the
area's farmland. Today, Minneapolis
and St. Paul offer a variety of unique
shopping, dining and cultural
experiences.
St. Paul. It's an opportunity for
members to connect with one another
and meet President Jon Tehven.
" In addition to making decisions
on district matters and electing
representatives to attend the
International Convention, delegates
also discuss resolutions presented by
the lodges, " says Tehven. " Resolutions
passed at the district level are referred
on to be considered by representatives
of all eight districts. "
Attendees can also participate in day
tours of the Twin Cities area, including
stops at the American Swedish Institute
and historic Fort Snelling.
" The host committee is excited to
showcase the Twin Cities area, " says
Diane Halvorson, Convention co-chair
and member of Vennekretsen Lodge
1-559. " The Convention will provide
opportunities for delegates to socialize,
learn from other members and
have fun. "
Activities to be held during the
International Convention include a
tailgate party at U.S. Bank Stadium
in Minneapolis. Attendees will get a
behind-the-scenes tour of the NFL
stadium that is home to the Minnesota
Vikings and the 2018 Super Bowl. The
president's reception will be held at the
historic Landmark Center in downtown
34 VIKING JANUARY 2018 sonsofnorway.com
Another popular activity to take
place during the Convention is the 2018
International Folk Art Competition
& Exhibition. All Sons of Norway
members are invited to compete or
exhibit their art in Sons of Norway's
largest folk art event. Compete to earn
a blue ribbon with your best piece of
rosemaling, wood carving, hardanger
or other art submission. Everyone who
enters will receive a special certificate of
participation. A People's Choice Award
is presented to the crowd favorite
while the Best in Show is given to the
judges' unanimous top pick. Visit the
Convention website to learn more at
sofn.com/international_convention/
There's much to see and do during
your visit to the Twin Cities.
Convention-goers will have plenty
of ways to spend their down time.
Minneapolis and St. Paul feature
shopping, dining, art, history and more.
Don't miss the 2018 Leadership
Conference on Aug. 15. The conference
precedes the Sons of Norway
International Convention, and this
year's theme is " Motivate - Maximize -
Mobilize. " The goal of the conference is
to provide tools that lodge leaders can
use to promote their Sons of Norway
events and increase the organization's
visibility and efforts to make a
difference in their communities.
This year's keynote speaker is
Rob Zeaske, CEO of Second Harvest
Heartland, a local food bank. He will
bring an inspired story of how legions
of volunteers devote hours to their
passion for helping to feed the hungry.
The conference will feature a panel
discussion and Q&A on volunteerism
led by representatives from various
lodges. They will discuss their
techniques for successful volunteer
activities and share heartwarming
examples of how their members
have lent support to those in need.
In addition, attendees will learn how
to use social media to promote their
events and engage new audiences in
their lodge's work.
" The conference's interactive
sessions will provide attendees with
concrete, real-life examples of how
volunteer efforts can make a positive
difference in the lives of individuals and
communities, " says Rebecca Swanson,
communications manager at Sons of
Norway. " Participants will take away
fresh ideas to help motivate members
to fully engage in lodge activities. "
All Sons of Norway members are
welcome to attend the conference.
PHOTO US BANK STADIUM JOE CHRISTENSEN
http://www.sofn.com/international_convention/ http://www.sonsofnorway.com

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